Alpha Epsilon Delta

The Health Pre-professional Honor Society

Welcome to the Florida Beta Chapter at Florida State University!

September 10th, 2025 - 6:00pm

ABOUT US

• A nationally recognized Pre-Professional Health Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and others.
• Opportunities for intellectual and professional development
• Forum for students with common interests
• Extends a program of service to benefit the college/university community

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Megan Hallman

Vice President (VPP)

Carina Baiano

Vice President (VPGR)

Olivia Motta

Secretary

Ashna Epuri

Treasurer

David Cotilla

Historian

Grace Medure

Internal Service Director

Ava Gleason

External Service Director

Ava Simon

Special Events Director

Juliana Rosina

Fundraising Director

Taylor Thomson

International Outreach Director

Juliana Perez-Soto

Dance Marathon Director

Aidan Beaty

PR/Membership Director

Vidhisha Gautam

Service Chair

Kallista Halatsis

Dance Marathon Chair

Nick Hodder

Membership Retention Chair

Diya Patel

Merchandise Chair

Madi Messingschlager

Academic Chair

Kotone Turner

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MEETING INFORMATION

• Meetings are held bi-weekly, every other Wednesday at 6pm-7pm in the College of Medicine (1400)
• Fall GBM 2025 Dates: 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3

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• Monday before meetings, you will receive an email from our secretary, Ashna Epuri! (Contact her to be added to the email list at secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com)

GENERAL BODY MEETINGS

• Reminder:
• Please be courteous to our speakers and refrain from texting, working on homework, or leaving early during their talks
• We ask that you commit 1 hour every 2 weeks for our meetings- please plan to stay for the full hour each time
• If you leave early → you will not receive the full amount of points for the GBM

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• Let us know ahead of time what conflicts you are having and we’ll do our best to accommodate you with an appropriate reason

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RAFFLE OF THE WEEK

FREE CANES BOX COMBO!

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$2 = 1 ENTRY

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VENMO @AEDFSU with caption “First & Last Name & Raffle”

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ENTER UP TO 2 TIMES! EVERY ENTRY IS 1 FUNDRAISING POINT.

(REMEMBER YOU NEED 8 TO GET INDUCTED!)

How to get involved in

ALPHA EPSILON DELTA

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Application/Sign-Up
1. On our website, www.aedfsu.com
2. Required in order to start earning points!
3. Returning members must complete this as well
4. Please join the GroupMe & Canvas on the website!
2. Membership Dues- Due GBM 3!!
• Submit ANNUALLY
• $50 for the year (VENMO @aedfsu)
• Includes a FREE t-shirt!
3. 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA
• BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
• No Dual Enrollment

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP POINT REQUIREMENTS

To be recognized as a Local Member you must meet the following point requirements:

• Earn 8 Miscellaneous Points (1 must be from tutoring)
• Attend 2 Social Events
• We will host a minimum of 4 per academic year
• Earn 6 Marketing Points
• Earn 2 Service Points
• Earn 2 Fundraising Points

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*A breakdown of how these points could be earned is found

on Canvas

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Become a Local Chapter Member
2. 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA
1. BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
2. No Dual Enrollment
3. Earn 55 Involvement Points during 2 Consecutive Semesters
4. Fill out Induction Paperwork at aedfsu.com, then pay the one time National Fee of $75 to @aedfsu on Venmo
• Member with the most points gets a FREE National Membership

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP POINT REQUIREMENTS

To be recognized as a National Member you must meet the following point requirements:

• Earn 10 Miscellaneous Points (3 must be from tutoring)
• Attend 2 Social Events
• We will host a minimum of 4 per academic year
• Earn 10 Marketing Points
• Earn 8 Fundraising Points
• Earn 10 Special Event Points (and participation in 1 Special Event Committee)
• Earn 15 Service Points (5 may be from outside service hours)

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*A breakdown of how these points could be earned is found on Canvas

FRESHMAN PURSUING MEMBERSHIP

1. Become a Local Chapter Member
1. When you are applying, include 0 or 4.0 as your GPA
2. Become a National Member
3. Earn a 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA over 3 semesters at FSU!
• BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
• No Dual Enrollment
• After 3 semesters of classes at FSU, paperwork for the Freshman who qualify will be sent for National Membership Status
1. Will still attend induction ceremony

Questions about Induction Policies?

Ask Megan Hallman (president.aedfsu@gmail.com)

QUESTIONS ABOUT POINTS?

Alpha Epsilon Delta

welcomes

AIDAN BEATY KAPLAN REPRESENTATIVE

Alpha Epsilon Delta’s

upcoming events!!!!

INTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Gleason - internalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Goat Farm Morning Chores- 9/13 8:30-11am (4 pts)
• AIDS Walk Volunteering-9/18 5-9pm (4 pts)
• Opperman Opera Benefit-9/25 4:30-7pm (2 pts)
• The Little Event-9/27 8am-2pm (6 pts)

All events can be found in the Internal Service Module

on Canvas. Make sure if there are additional sign-ups in the assignment you fill those out.

SERVICE EVENTS OUTSIDE AED

Ava Gleason - internalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• You can earn up to 5 service points (1 hour = 1 point) for service events outside AED!
• Must send proof of volunteer hours
• Contact me at my email above or GroupMe

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ALSO…pls lmk if you will not be attending more than 24hrs before the event or you will lose 1 pt

EXTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Simon - externalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Hi everyone! Habitat is right around the corner on September 27th (Saturday YAY)

For those that are new, Habitat for Humanity is a great volunteer opportunity where we help build homes for people who need it the most. We usually drive about an hour out so be aware of that! (side note: there is a waiver so if you want to come, be prepared to fill that out)

It’s 8 service points so if your interested please fill out the sheets form below! You can also find it in the AED email that was sent out :)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zr3Zyo0QrtQZ-U6Jg3XCNM1ZoZWmy0F_YIY43seNIow/edit?gid=0#gid=0

EXTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

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I wanted to show you guys some photos to get a glimpse of what we do!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Simon - externalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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To sign up online

• Go to www.aedfsu.com
• Click on the pull down menu from the top right of our website’s home page
• Click the Member’s Area tab
• Volunteer Sign Ups
• Choose the event you are interested in participating in!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Juliana Rosina - specialevents.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Hi guys!! We have a bunch of events coming up this semester, including the Breast Cancer walk on October 19th! So keep a look out for the sign up :) We will do quite a few walks to fundraise for some great causes: Walk to End Alzheimer’s & Light the Night.

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Later on during the Spring semester, our club takes part in Relay for Life. This is a great way to give back to the FSU community and raise awareness for cancer research/support. Can’t wait to see you guys there!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Here are some photos from this year’s Relay!

FALL 2025 DONATION DRIVES

Kallista Halatsis - servicechair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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*You can receive 1 point for each item (max 2) or Venmo @aedfsu with $2/point (max $4 = 2 points)

About: Second Harvest is part of the national Feeding America network and is a nonprofit food bank that has distributed around 17.5 million meals and over 8.7 million pounds of fresh produce to people in the Big Bend community at no charge.

Donations: Unopened, non-perishable food items, which can be brought to our next GBM!

AED’s PHILANTHROPY

Kallista Halatsis - servicechair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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About the Kearney Center: The Kearney Center is a 24-hour comprehensive emergency service center that serves as a one-stop shop for individuals experiencing homelessness or economic hardship. They provide services to connect clients with social service providers, case management, and housing-focused programs, alongside basic needs such as a warm shower, a hot meal, and clean clothes.

This year we will be supporting the Kearney center on November 8th with our Miles for Meals 5k!!!!!!

How can you get involved in our philanthropy??? Throughout this semester there will be multiple opportunities to volunteer at the Kearney Center through AED to serve meals, but this is also a great organization to volunteer on you own accord. They have a sign up on their website for serving meals as well as other opportunities such as closet organising or helping with their grounds keeping

AED’s PHILANTHROPY

Kallista Halatsis - servicechair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Kearney Center:

Breakfast @7am and Dinner @5:30pm (1 pt internal service)

• 9/12- Breakfast
• 9/23- DInner
• 10/20- Breakfast
• 11/3- Breakfast
• 11/4- Dinner

Every Monday you can also volunteer through engage TLH and can apply these points to your 5pts from outside service hours

PR/MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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New Member Meeting Sept. 14 5PM on Zoom

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PR/MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Mentee (underclassmen) Mentor (upperclassmen)

Interest Form Interest Form

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PR/MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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How did you hear about AED?

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Diya Patel - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Game Night Social Sept.17 5-6PM at COM 1400

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Mentor Mentee Speed Dating Social Sept.24 5-6pm at COM 1400

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1 social point for each event!

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Game Night Sign Up

ACADEMIC EVENTS

Kotone Turner - academic.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Tutoring:

• Monday (currently from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) starting 9/15
• Room is TBD
• 2 points per session

Boys x Girls Club

• Volunteer form can be found in Canvas under Academics Module
• Please send to the Academic email once completed.
• If you’d like to volunteer soon, please send it to me before the next GBM (9/24)

Tutor Interest Form

Interest in Being a Tutor

POINT PENALTY

If you sign up for an event and you don’t cancel within 24 hours of the event, you will lose 1 point.

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If you signed up for an event and can’t make it, please make sure you inform the respective e-board member in charge of that event! This ensures that everyone has an opportunity to get involved:)

MARKETING POINT OPPORTUNITY

Grace Medure - historian.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• Share GBM Flyer on social media and upload a screenshot to Canvas to get the point!
• 1 point per meeting
• Flyers can be found on Instagram (@AEDFSU) and in the Canvas modules
• You MUST submit a screenshot to get your point! The assignment is open from Monday to Wednesday night.
• Follow us on Instagram @AEDFSU! = 1 point
• Submit proof to the Canvas module

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP

Juliana Perez-Soto - internationaloutreach.aedfsu@gmail.com

• location: San Jose, Costa Rica!!!!!
• the trip will be during spring break
• March 15-21st
• providing medical assistance to communities in need
• gain clinical hours and cultural experience!!!

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP

INTEREST FORM

DANCE MARATHON

Aidan Beaty & Nick Hodder - dancemarathonchair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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What is Dance Marathon?

• Dance Marathon raises funds and awareness for children in need of specialized pediatric medical care that isn’t available to them locally

Why should you dance?

• 10 special event points for the 10hr shift
• 20 special event points for the 20hr shift
• You can log these hours in servescript as well!!
• Amazing memories, lasting friendships, and the opportunity to help and support such an amazing cause

DANCE MARATHON

Some photos from last year!!

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DANCE MARATHON

GroupMe

Donor Drive

Fundraising Committee

MERCHANDISE

Madi Messingschlager - merchandise.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Please fill out this google form to help me decide which designs you like best for the new 2025-2026 t-shirts!!

Come to the back at the end of the meeting if you're interested in buying any discounted merchandise from last year and if you still haven’t picked up your mug from induction!

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Taylor Thomson - fundraising.aedfsu@gmail.com

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We have our first share it night at Chipotle on 9/24 from 5-9pm! Go before or after the GBM for a fundraising point!

MONEY MATTERS

David Cotilla - treasurer.aedfsu@gmail.com

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We do not want dues to restrict you from joining AED! If you have any concerns, please reach out to me

• Membership dues for Fall 2025 are $50
• Venmo @AEDFSU
• Please remember to include your name, fsu email, shirt size and description that says the payment is for dues
• Please submit dues by Friday October 3rd!!!!

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WORKSHOPS

Carina Baiano - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Personal Statement Workshop!

• Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00PM (Location TBD)
• All pre-health students welcome!

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WORKSHOP INTEREST FORM!

Carina Baiano - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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KAPLAN PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• AED has partnered with Kaplan to provide discounts for members!
• Prep for tests like the MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, DAT, & OAT
• Homework Help/Tutoring
• Classroom setting, online or textbook-based
• Reach out to my email above to receive the discount codes!

PRINCETON PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• AED is currently in the process of renewing our Princeton partnership to provide 20% off prep materials for members!
• Prep for tests like the MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, DAT, & OAT
• 10% off Academic tutoring
• Other free resources
• Once we have officially renewed our partnership, I will make an announcement!

PRE-HEALTH TRACK BREAKOUT GROUPS

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Everyone please fill this out!

Tracks We Still Need Captains For…

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• Pre-OT
• Pre-AT
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Vet
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Chiropractic

JOINING AED

Ashna Epuri - secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Join the Canvas

Fill out the 2025-26 Membership Form

Join the GroupMe

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Please fill out the Membership Form and join the Canvas and GroupMe! Filling out the Membership form will get you onto the weekly email list to ensure you receive all updates about AED!

If any of these QR codes do not work, please see me after and I can add you!

GBM 1 OVERVIEW

Megan Hallman - president.aedfsu@gmail.com

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To Do:

• Fill out membership form
• Join Canvas & GroupMe
• Join Email List
• Pay $50 dues by GBM 3 to @AEDFSU on Venmo or with Cash
• Sign up to be a mentor/mentee
• Get hype for the 5K hehe

GBM 1 OVERVIEW

Megan Hallman - president.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Events!

• 9/13- Goat Farm Volunteering (8:30-11am)
• 9/14- New Member Meeting (5:00-6:00pm)
• 9/15 & 9/22- Tutoring (4:30-5:30pm)
• 9/17- Game Night Social (5:00-6:00pm)
• 9/18- AIDS Walk Volunteering (5:00-9:00pm)
• 9/22- Kearney Center Breakfast (7:00-8:30am)
• 9/24- Chipotle Share-It Night (5:00-9:00pm)
• 9/24- Mentor/Mentee Speed Dating (5:00-6:00pm)
• 9/24- GBM #2
• 9/27- Habitat for Humanity (8:00-4:00)

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ATTENDANCE

Canvas Assignment: GBM #1 ATTENDANCE

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CODE: teamconrad

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